Population 268,323 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cumberland County
Household size in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cumberland County has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.35, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 40.6 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in Cumberland County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 40.5 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Cumberland County is younger than at least four in five Pennsylvania counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Cumberland County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national share fell. Cumberland County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cumberland County
Renters in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 30.3% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 31.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 32.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cumberland County own their homes; 28.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cumberland County: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.1 points, even as the national rate fell. Cumberland County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Pennsylvania counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1970 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1974 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Cumberland County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west. Few Pennsylvania counties have newer homes: only six of 67.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $836 | $808 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $948 | $909 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,110 | $1,045 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,389 | $1,304 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$553 | +$496 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cumberland County pays $1,389 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Harrisburg area as a whole ($1,304). Rents are up $553 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cumberland County
Bachelor's degrees in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 28.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 29.4% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 32.7% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 35.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Cumberland County (41.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.2 points, mirroring the country. Only six of Pennsylvania's 67 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 89.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 89.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 91.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cumberland County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Cumberland County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cumberland County
| Period | Cumberland County | Harrisburg area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cumberland County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cumberland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 2.45 | 41.2 | 8.0% | 28.7% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,389 | 41.0% | 93.7% | 3.5% |
| Dauphin County | 2.43 | 39.7 | 12.3% | 36.9% | 6.2% | 1971 | $1,286 | 33.6% | 90.5% | 5.0% |
| Lebanon County | 2.53 | 41.5 | 10.0% | 28.7% | 6.6% | 1971 | $1,242 | 24.6% | 88.2% | 4.2% |
| Berks County | 2.64 | 40.8 | 13.2% | 28.7% | 5.9% | 1967 | $1,310 | 26.6% | 87.4% | 6.0% |
| Montgomery County | 2.57 | 42.2 | 8.1% | 28.6% | 5.6% | 1971 | $1,793 | 53.7% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Bucks County | 2.62 | 44.8 | 8.0% | 22.2% | 4.2% | 1975 | $1,800 | 44.8% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| Mercer County | 2.68 | 40.3 | 12.3% | 37.8% | 6.7% | 1967 | $1,780 | 45.3% | 88.4% | 6.6% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.26 | 47.1 | 8.1% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 1966 | $990 | 33.0% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| Monmouth County | 2.65 | 44.0 | 7.8% | 24.4% | 6.8% | 1974 | $2,113 | 51.0% | 93.9% | 5.3% |
| Washington County | 2.36 | 44.5 | 8.0% | 23.9% | 10.6% | 1969 | $1,098 | 33.9% | 94.6% | 4.8% |
| Brooke County | 2.19 | 47.2 | 8.1% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 1964 | $696 | 23.4% | 93.4% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cumberland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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